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LOOR-ohl/ˈluː rəʊl/

Loo roll (id: loo-roll) is informal UK for a roll of toilet paper. Loo is informal for toilet; toilet roll is a little more neutral. US toilet paper. A loo roll / a spare loo roll in the cupboard. Countable as rolls.

Meaning

A roll of toilet paper (UK informal).

Examples

• “We have run out of loo roll in the downstairs toilet.”
• “Put loo roll on the list; we are on the last roll.”
• “Hotels still fold the loo roll into a point, which feels a bit much for a Travelodge.”

Good to know

loo roll (UK informal). Close: toilet roll. US: toilet paper. Contrast: kitchen roll (for spills).

Near in meaning

toilet roll, toilet paper

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